Kauai High School vs Kawaikini - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Lihue · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
| Measure | Kauai High School Lihue, Hawaii | Kawaikini - NCPCS Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #15 of 41 | – |
| National rank | #7037 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Lihue | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kauai High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Kauai High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Kauai High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 65.5%).
- •Kawaikini - NCPCS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.5).
- •Kauai High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 177.
- •Kauai High School is a public school while Kawaikini - NCPCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kauai High School better than Kawaikini - NCPCS?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kauai High School and Kawaikini - NCPCS?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kauai High School: 1,016. Kawaikini - NCPCS: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kauai High School and Kawaikini - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Kauai High School is 15th of 41 and Kawaikini - NCPCS is unranked among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).